Access Insights
The Evolution of Search
Google has announced plans for a search that combines images and text to give more context to search queries. The method can use a smartphone’s camera in combination with artificial intelligence (AI) in an attempt to intuitively refine and expand search results. TechSpot brought this news to us in their article, “Google is using artificial…
Read MoreBehind Deep Learning
Deep learning is a subfield of machine learning concerned with algorithms inspired by the structure and function of the brain called artificial neural networks. Originating in 2006, deep learning refers to the depth of a neural network, how many layers of artificial neurons data is passed through. A recent report argues that the dominance of the deep learning…
Read MoreHeather Kotula, Access Innovations, Elected to Special Libraries Association Board of Directors
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) recently held an election for their Board of Directors and we are proud to announce that Heather Kotula, vice president of marketing and communications for Access Innovations has been elected as a new board member. This from their press release titled, “SLA Members Elect U.K. Librarian as 2023 President.” “I’m…
Read MoreTechnology Paved the Ways to Remote Working
Remote working used to be this unicorn-type of employment that only a few were privileged to experience. If everyone was honest, when someone said they worked from home, everyone’s inner voice thought “yeah, sure”. Since March 2020, remote working is no longer a privilege but a necessity. Many staff are still working from home as…
Read MoreAccess Innovations at 2021 DCMI
The theme of 2021 Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) Virtual is Metadata Innovation. This year’s event will include virtual, invited and moderated sessions including keynotes, best practice sessions, expert panel discussions, invited talks, tutorials, and student and member forums. It is scheduled from October 4-15, 2021. Access Innovatons’ president, Marjorie Hlava, will be part of panel…
Read MoreIndexing Electronic Medical Records Using a Taxonomy
Taxonomies provide hierarchical categorization and classification of not only content, but also products and brands represented in online directories and product catalogs. A controlled vocabulary is a way to insert an interpretive layer of semantics between the terms entered by the user and the underlying database to better represent the original intention of the user’s terms. The…
Read MoreAccess Innovations at the AI-SDV 2021 Conference, Virtually
AI-SDV 2021 Conference and exhibition will be held virtually from Nice, France on October 4-5, 2021. A range of digital formats were developed to enable individuals and exhibitors from AI industry and related sectors worldwide to participate. Jay Ven Eman, CEO, Access Innovations, will be speaking on October 4 on the subject of Synonym and…
Read MoreData Harmony Users Group East (DHUGE) Virtually on October 13-15, 2021
Have you registered for Access Innovations’ fall 2021 user group meeting? It’s not too late. Registration for the meeting is open until October 12, 2021. The Data Harmony Users Group East (DHUGE) will launch with a networking reception Wednesday, October 13. Two sessions of two hours each (four hours total) are scheduled Thursday, October 14, with…
Read MoreSupporting Your Search with Taxonomies
Enterprise search can retrieve data, both structured and unstructured, within a company. It is beneficial because it enables users to easily access organized information. An organization’s data architecture should be able to offer a method to share and reuse existing data. It should also suppress data duplication for efficient data management and high data quality. This…
Read MoreAddressing Bias in Technology
Bias in technology exists. No one is arguing that. However, there are steps to take to minimize that and it starts with understanding how technology works. Slate recently reported on this topic in their article, “Facebook Apologizes After its AI Mislabels Video of Black Men as “Primates”’. Facebook has disabled its topic recommendations after the artificial…
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